Meat-Free Diets , Pose Health Risks for Young Women, Scientist Says.
'The Independent' reports that a scientist has warned
that young women consuming little to no red meat or dairy
are at risk of developing health problems later in life. .
Professor Ian Givens, director of the Institute for Food,
Nutrition and Health at Reading University, suggests that
half of women between the ages of 11 and 18 are consuming
less than the recommended levels of iron and magnesium. .
He added that a quarter of women in this age group
also consume too little iodine, calcium and zinc. .
According to Professor Givens, young women
have a higher risk of developing
nutritional deficiencies than men. .
He suggests that while there are good
environmental reasons for eating less meat, the
move toward a plant-based diet should be made , “with some caution.”.
We already have a nutrition situation
which is quite marginal in many ways
and for some of the issues I think
we will not know the outcome
for quite a long time, Professor Ian Givens, director of the Institute for Food, Nutrition
and Health at Reading University, via 'The Independent'.
We already have a nutrition situation
which is quite marginal in many ways
and for some of the issues I think
we will not know the outcome
for quite a long time, Professor Ian Givens, director of the Institute for Food, Nutrition
and Health at Reading University, via 'The Independent'.
Teenage years are absolutely critical
for bone development. If you don’t get
it right it has major significance in
terms of bone health in the elderly,
increasing the risk of breakages
which can reduce the quality of life, Professor Ian Givens, director of the Institute for Food, Nutrition
and Health at Reading University, via 'The Independent'.
Teenage years are absolutely critical
for bone development. If you don’t get
it right it has major significance in
terms of bone health in the elderly,
increasing the risk of breakages
which can reduce the quality of life, Professor Ian Givens, director of the Institute for Food, Nutrition
and Health at Reading University, via 'The Independent'.
Givens suggests that broader comparisons are
needed to inform consumers if meat and dairy
alternatives provide an equivalent amount of nutrients. .
According to Anna Mapson, a nutritionist at Goodness Me Nutrition,
a balanced vegan diet requires careful planning and an
understanding of what nutrients are lacking in plant-based sources. .
According to Anna Mapson, a nutritionist at Goodness Me Nutrition,
a balanced vegan diet requires careful planning and an
understanding of what nutrients are lacking in plant-based sources.